Brooklyn card store sells three $50,000 Powerball tickets in same drawing
The Hallmark store located at 1619 Avenue U sold three $50,000 tickets for Wednesday’s drawing.
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You might’ve won big in Brooklyn if you purchased a Powerball ticket in Homecrest.
The Hallmark store located at 1619 Avenue U sold three $50,000 tickets for Wednesday’s drawing.
While the $1 billion jackpot was sold in Illinois, the Brooklyn card shop is having its share of success.
“We sell the good ticket here,” said Jitendra Patel, the store’s owner.
Patel said the store has a history of hitting big, including another $50,000 Powerball winner in 2017 and a $5 million scratch-off winner in 2013.
“We sell too many winners here, so let’s bring the jackpot here,” said Patel.
He told News 12 on Friday that they’re already seeing more customers.
“I’m a believer in luck,” said Ralph, a customer. “When it’s your time, it’s your time.”
“Now that I know that information, I think it’s actually a good chance for me to win something,” said Ekaterina, another customer.
The New York State Gaming Commission said, as of Friday, the winners had not claimed their prize, but it is not uncommon for one person to purchase multiple tickets with the same numbers.
The winning numbers from the Aug. 12 drawing were 4, 26, 66, 67, 69, with the Powerball 9 and a 2x multiplier.
